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There is a 5-month waiting period for disability benefits

Social Security provides only long-term disability, so the law only allows us to pay benefits after you have been disabled continuously for a period of five full calendar months. Read the full answer on our online FAQ.

Did you recently adopt a baby overseas?

April 29, 2014

We adopted a baby girl overseas and brought her home with us to the United States. How do we get a Social Security number for her?

Will working affect my widow's benefits?

I am widowed and I plan to work to earn extra income. Will this affect my widow’s benefits?

It depends. The amount of your earnings may affect your widow’s benefits. For information on how much you can earn without affecting your widow’s benefits, visit our FAQ.

Are you prepared for retirement?

April 18, 2014

How do you picture your retirement?

A secure, comfortable retirement is every worker's dream. Achieving that goal is much easier when you plan ahead. Our planners can help you better prepare for your retirement.

Retire online in minutes

April 16, 2014

You’ve got places to go and people to see! You don’t have time for a busy office. Retire online in minutes and get back to your adventures.

You need 40 credits to receive retirement benefits

April 15, 2014

How long do I need to work to become eligible for retirement benefits?

Everyone born in 1929 or later needs 40 Social Security credits to be eligible for retirement benefits. You can earn up to four credits per year, so you will need to work at least 10 years to become eligible for retirement benefits. Read the full answer on our FAQ.

See how many credits you’ve earned and estimates of your future benefits by creating your own my Social Security account.

Through our Compassionate Allowances program, we quickly identify diseases and other medical conditions that consistently qualify under the Listing of Impairments based on minimal objective medical information. To see the full list, visit our Compassionate Allowances page.

How long can I get disability benefits?

April 12, 2014

Is there a time limit on how long I can get Social Security disability benefits?

Your disability benefits will continue as long as you continue to meet the requirements (e.g., your medical condition has not improved). Read the full answer on our FAQ.

Estimate your future retirement benefits

April 11, 2014

Do you know how much you’ll receive in benefits when you retire?

This Financial Literacy Month, learn about your options with our Retirement Estimator. It gives you an estimate of your future Social Security retirement benefits based on your current earnings record.

Social Security services are free

April 10, 2014

It’s Throw Back Thursday! Check out this “vintage” poster we distributed back in the 90’s. Are those cutouts wearing Z-Cavariccis?

World Autism Awareness Day

April 02, 2014

If your child has a developmental disorder, such as a severe form of autism, he or she may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. SSI is a needs based program that pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources.

You may not need a replacement Social Security card

April 01, 2014

Don’t be fooled this April Fool’s Day. You may not need a replacement Social Security card. But if you do, it is FREE!

First of all, realize you may not need a replacement card. Knowing your Social Security number is what is most important. However, if you decide you do need one, you can find more information on how to request your replacement card with no fee here.

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